Check out the latest announcements from Saint Louis University.
04/19/24- The weather is warming which means Saint Louis University is thinking about summer. The Office of Summer and Extended Studies is hosting a free snow cone event for all SLU students to promote summer courses on Wednesday, May 1, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. by the clock tower.
04/19/24- It's time to celebrate the Class of 2024. Saint Louis University's Senior Farewell, sponsored by the Office of Alumni Engagement and the Student Involvement Center, kicks off on April 30. In addition to events held in previous years, this year will add new traditions planned by student representatives from the senior class.
04/18/24- INSPIRE, which stands for Interdisciplinary Networking, Science, Professionalism, Innovation, Research, and Education, is designed to create a dynamic environment for researchers of all levels, from junior faculty to graduate students and senior faculty. INSPIRE is hosting an event with Emily Boyd where she will give a presentation covering what Generation Z is, why this is important, and what we can learn from them.
04/18/24- As part of a research project, students are seeking participants for a survey. The survey is open to any actively enrolled undergraduate student within the College of Arts and Sciences or an actively enrolled undergraduate or graduate student within the College of Public Health and Social Justice at Saint Louis University.
04/18/24- The Saint Louis University Research Institute has published its 2023 Annual Impact Report, celebrating successes among SLU researchers in the past year. The full report can be viewed online.
04/18/24- Three University policies are now active after completing the University policy approval process. The policies are related to identification cards, management and commercialization of intellectual property, and the University's smoking and tobacco policy.
04/18/24- Open Source with SLU is a core software development facility that builds open-source software solutions for SLU faculty proposal and research needs. The team engages students to apply industry-standard best practices to deliver high-quality software tools.
04/16/24- The 24th Annual Sam and Marilyn Fox Atlas Week took place from April 7 to April 13. Check out some photos from the Parade of Nations and the Clock Tower Market.
04/16/24- Saint Louis University's American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) students received first prize, were inducted into the Honor Society, and presented their research at the 2024 Discover Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Conference.
04/15/24- Palestinian-American photojournalist Eman Mohammed delivered the 24th annual Atlas Week Signature Symposium. The keynote address is presented by internationally renowned speakers who have dedicated their lives to issues of political and social justice. Mohammed challenged the audience to demand a better future.
04/11/24- SYNAPSES is a series of events to allow communication and discussion about the newest advances in neuroscience. The idea is to bring awareness to the most recent developments in neuroscience and technologies that can impact multiple fields and, ultimately, everyday life. The next panel will be at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, in Sinquefield State Room in DuBourg Hall 409. The event is free and open to everyone. Light food and refreshments will be served.
04/11/24- Saint Louis University's Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) honored the work of faculty members, research staff, and graduate students at its annual Scholarly Works and Grant Winners reception on Friday, April 5.
04/11/24- The Prospect Yards district is offering a number of discounts for members of the Saint Louis University community. The district features locations like Topgolf, The Armory and more.
04/10/24- The Saint Louis University School of Medicine has announced the Professional Oversight Professional Award Recipients for the period of June 2023 to February 2024. The awards recognize educators and staff for their work.
04/10/24- SLU's varsity League of Legends team has been competing in the Riot-sanctioned National Championship this spring semester. The Billiken have advanced to the conference finals and will face Maryville on Saturday, April 13.
04/10/24- The SLU American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Chapter organized its second High School Research Symposium Outreach Event on Saturday, April 6. This event attempts to merge research and presentation experience to help provide high school students in the St. Louis area with exposure to the scientific experimentation process.
04/10/24- Saint Louis University Career Services hosted the Trends in Recruiting 2024 conference on Monday, April 8, on behalf of the Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers. One hundred and ten employer and career service members attended.
04/09/24- On Tuesday, April 16, José Bowen, author of the award-winning book, "Teaching Naked," and the new release, "Teaching with AI," will be facilitating a workshop for Saint Louis University instructors on Thinking and Teaching with AI. The workshop, which is being hosted by the Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning, will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Zoom.
04/09/24- The International Faculty and Staff Association (IFSA), Office of Human Resources, and Graduate Student Association (GSA) are teaming up to host the 2024 Spring Lawful Permanent Residency Workshop on Wednesday, April 17. The event will be both in person and online.
04/08/24- University Counseling Center, Division of Diversity and Innovative Community Engagement and the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Art Therapy Program teamed up to host Art Hives on Friday, April 5. The event drew a large crowd along West Pine Mall.
04/08/24- The SLU community paused on Monday, April 8, to view the solar eclipse. Check out our photo gallery to see highlights from the viewing party on campus.
04/05/24- Saint Louis University's WATER Institute and the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center are hosting the 2024 SLU Summit for Water: Water Security in the Mississippi River Basin. The fifth annual SLU Summit for Water will focus on water security in the Mississippi River Basin, engaging stakeholders across sectors and disciplines to join the WATER Institute's mission of advancing water innovation to serve humanity.
04/05/24- The 17th annual Senior Legacy Symposium will occur on Tuesday, April 30, in the Busch Student Center from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Division of Academic Affairs needs volunteers for various tasks throughout the day to help the event run smoothly.
04/04/24- With the delayed launch of the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and continued issues in processing, financial aid professionals at SLU have been working to get students' answers now. For students needing additional assistance filling out the FAFSA or have questions about the process, Student Financial Services staff will be available on campus starting April 9.
04/02/24- SLU's Division of Diversity and Innovative Community Engagement has announced the 2024 Cultural and Belonging Grants. These grants aim to strengthen the sense of belonging among underrepresented communities. Open to all in the SLU on-campus community, with a priority on a specific cultural group each year, up to 10 grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 will be awarded to students, faculty, and staff.
04/02/24- Award-winning educators shared their thoughts about what teaching means to them at Saint Louis University's inaugural Celebration of Teaching event. The event, organized by the Office of the Provost, was designed to highlight SLU faculty members who have won awards for teaching excellence.
04/02/24- From March 10 to March 15, the Saint Louis University Career Services Department provided a Washington D.C. Career Trek for 10 students. The students in attendance met with many organizations, employers, and gained valuable networking opportunities.
04/01/24- On April 25, Saint Louis University will celebrate Giving Day. The 24-hour event is a fundraiser to collect funds for essential projects across all parts of Saint Louis University.
03/28/24- Paying tribute to SLU's founding date in 1818, the award recognizes graduating undergraduate students who represent what it means to be a Billiken.
03/28/24- The Atlas Week Signature Symposium is presented by internationally renowned speakers who have dedicated their lives to issues of political and social justice. Palestinian-American photojournalist and Senior TED Fellow, Eman Mohammed will be the 2024 Atlas Week Signature Symposium Speaker.
03/28/24- In recognition of the important contributions undergraduate students make to shaping the SLU experience for future students, the University Undergraduate Core Committee (UUCC) invites current SLU undergraduates to apply for one of three open Undergraduate Core Curricular Fellowships. Students identified as Core Curricular Fellows will serve one-year terms on one of the UUCC's seven Core Curricular Subcommittees.
03/26/24- Battle of the Billikens is a new crowdfunding campaign that asks fans of all kinds to contribute to their favorite program as the teams compete to get the most gifts.
03/26/24- The Fulbright Student Program offers English Teaching Assistantships and Research/Study Awards to undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni. The application will open on Tuesday, April 2, kicking off a new cycle of applications.
03/25/24- The Office of Mission and Identity will be hosting the Mass and Speaker Series exploring the Apostolic Preferences of the Society of Jesus, on Friday, April 12. The speaker is Christopher Duncan, Ph.D., a professor of political science.
03/21/24- The Department of Family and Community Medicine will host a job talk with Alaina Beauchamp, Ph.D., from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, April 1. Beauchamp will present: "Using Geospatial Methods in Clinical Research to Study Health Equity Across Communities."
03/21/24- The twenty-fourth annual Sam and Marilyn Fox Atlas Week will be held April 7-13, 2024. A long-standing SLU tradition, Atlas Week serves to expose the SLU community to a variety of programming events with the goals of increasing awareness and promoting discussion on historical and contemporary global issues while celebrating global and cultural diversity.
03/21/24- "Scenes from A Raisin in the Sun," presented by SLU Theatre and Dance, will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 5, in the Mark Wilson Studio Theatre in Xavier Hall.
03/21/24- The Art History Program of the Fine and Performing Arts Department at Saint Louis University will host the fourth annual St. Louis-Madrid Undergraduate Art History Symposium on Friday, April 12. The event will begin at 9 a.m. St. Louis time and at 4 p.m. in Madrid.
03/21/24- SLU's Center for Research on Global Catholicism is launching a new grant: the St. Louis Catholic Archives Visiting Researcher Grant. It is open to students, faculty, and community members interested in the history of Catholicism in St. Louis.
03/21/24- University Writing Services is offering a free writing retreat, both virtual and in-person, open to all graduate students during Easter Break. It will take place on Wednesday, March 27, and Thursday, March 28. Both sessions will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants can drop in anytime.
03/21/24- The Family and Community Medicine department is hosting a job talk on Wednesday, March 27. Daniel Johnson's talk is titled, "GeoAI: A New Frontier in Healthcare and Public Health Innovation."
03/21/24- Employee Well-Being is sponsoring a discussion with Anjani Urban, M.D., on Monday, March 25. Urban will answer questions and discuss the importance of finding a primary care provider and what preventative screenings and tests are recommended each year.
03/20/24- Saint Louis University's Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) will honor the work of faculty members, research staff, and graduate students at its annual Scholarly Works and Grant Winners reception on Friday, April 5. The annual ceremony celebrates research excellence and recognizes success in publications and other scholarly outputs as well as grants and service from SLU faculty and staff.
03/19/24- Copies of the annual Saint Louis University fact book can be ordered online. SLU's 2024 Profile includes updated enrollment figures, the latest SLU rankings and honors, and useful information about academics, campus life and student financial support.
03/19/24- The Women's Commission will host the 47th annual Mary A. Bruemmer Recognition Ceremony and Luncheon on Monday, May 6, in the Wool Ballroom of Busch Student Center. An informal reception for our honorees begins at 11:30 a.m.
03/14/24- On Sunday, Sunday, April 14, SLU School of Medicine's Latino Medical Student Association will host a 1.5 mile and 5K Walk, Run, Roll Event. All proceeds will be donated to Casa de Salud, a local, nonprofit health center that primarily serves underserved and Spanish-speaking communities.
03/14/24- Visiting professor and researcher Anton Gradišek, Ph.D., will share his expertise with the AHEAD Institute research community and the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Health and Clinical Outcomes Research during an event on Thursday, April 4, at noon. Gradišek will present his current research, "Using Technology to Help the Elderly: A Case Study about a Smart Watch."
03/13/24- Professional Notes is a round-up of awards, presentations, papers, and other professional achievements of SLU faculty, staff members, and students.
03/12/24- The Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics will host its 11th annual health care ethics research conference on May 3-4 this year at Saint Louis University.
03/11/24- The Department of Fine and Performing Arts presents improvisations by guest artists Jessica Ackerley, guitar; Alex Cunningham, violin; Dave Stone, reeds; and Damon Smith, bass. The concert will be Tuesday, March 19, at 8 p.m. in the Mark Wilson Studio Theater located on the ground floor of Xavier Hall.
03/11/24- University Counseling Center, Division of Diversity and Innovative Community Engagement and the SIUE Art Therapy Program are teaming up to sponsor an art therapy event. Art Hives, an open art studio, will be Friday, April 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. along the West Pine Mall.
03/07/24- Four University policies are now active after completing the University policy approval process. This included three revisions to policies and one new policy.
03/07/24- The Consortium for Human Flourishing at Saint Louis University, in collaboration with the Flourishing Network hosted by the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, and the Brookings Institution, will host the Fourth Annual Education for Flourishing conference. "Humanizing Education: Technology, Cognition, and Spirituality at Saint Louis University" will be Friday, April 19.
03/07/24- The Fulbright US Scholar Program's 2025-26 competition features more than 400 awards offered in more than 130 countries. Fulbright US Scholar Awards allow US citizens to teach, research, and carry out professional projects abroad.
03/05/24- Calling all writers and artists -- the Undergraduate Writing Award competition and the "Inspired By" Arts Showcase are now open for submission.
03/05/24- The Student Success Center is currently recruiting tutors and Supplemental Instruction leaders for the 2024-2025 academic year. Candidates must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, will need to submit a faculty recommendation as part of the application process, and are expected to attend the Fall Orientation in August and participate in at least two training workshops each semester.
03/05/24- With 10,000 eggs, 2,000 people of all ages, one Easter Bunny and one Billiken gearing up to kick off spring, Saint Louis University is preparing to roll out its most colorful seasonal event for alumni and their families: the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23.
03/05/24- Twice a year, in March and September, Workday - SLU's integrated, cloud-based administrative and finance system - releases feature upgrades designed to increase functionality and enhance the user experience. The March update is scheduled for Saturday, March 9.
03/01/24- The Music Program of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts is offering complimentary tickets for SLU students to see Kariné Poghosyan, piano at The Sheldon on Thursday, March 7. The concert will take place at 7 p.m.
02/29/24- The Cathy Golden Special Education Scholarship was established by Mary Pat Golden in honor of her sister Cathy to benefit graduate students in Educational Studies, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Physical Therapy (DPT program), Occupational Therapy, or Social Work (Applied Behavior Analysis program) who are training to work with severely handicapped children or adults.
02/29/24- The Morgan Book Fund Award provides a book scholarship to graduate students at SLU for one academic year. The fund benefits full-time master's degree students only studying American studies, biological sciences, communication, speech, language & hearing sciences, community health, English, health management and policy, mathematics, philosophy, physiological sciences, psychology, public health studies or theological studies.
02/29/24- The Saint Louis University community is invited to receive complimentary tickets to Women's Empowerment Night on Saturday, March 2. Join the Saint Louis University Women's Commission, the Saint Louis University student chapter of Women in CyberSecurity and Women Empowered, the student arm of the Saint Louis University Women's Commission, to cheer on SLU's women's basketball team as they tip-off against Davidson.
02/29/24- The Women's Commission will host the annual Mary A. Bruemmer Award Luncheon on Monday, May 6. Reservations are being accepted.
02/29/24- The Early Career Faculty Mentorship Program, initiated by the Division of Diversity and Innovative Community Engagement (DICE), hosted a faculty retreat on Friday, Feb. 16. The retreat featured discussions and conversations with members of the SLU community.
02/27/24- The Center for Social Action is looking for former Jesuit Volunteer Corps members (FJVs) to join an advisory committee with the hopes of increasing the number of JVC applicants from Saint Louis University.
02/27/24- Saint Louis University's chess squads have had a successful start to 2024. The A and B teams have been recognized in tournament play this year.
02/26/24- On Friday, March 8, the Office of Mission and Identity will be hosting the Mass and Speaker Series exploring the Apostolic Preferences of the Society of Jesus. Kasey Fowler-Finn, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology, will be the guest speaker.
02/26/24- On Wednesday, Feb. 21, Saint Louis University's Career Service department hosted its annual Saint Louis University Spring 2024 Career Expo in the Wool Ballrooms at the Busch Student Center. The Spring 2024 Career Expo was an opportunity for students to meet with employers to network, develop relationships, demonstrate their communication skills, discuss potential internship opportunities, and gain insight into potential career paths.
02/26/24- Saint Louis University will formally recognize the outstanding research and scholarship contributions of faculty and research administrators at a reception in the Sinquefield Stateroom in DuBourg Hall, Room 409, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5.
02/23/24- The Office of Graduate Education held its Annual Three-Minute Thesis Competition on Wednesday, Feb. 21, for doctoral and master's candidates who have successfully passed their prospectus proposal. Participants had three minutes to present their research and show the audience what it means and why it matters.
02/23/24- SLU's second Black History Month Gala and Awards Ceremony, hosted by the Cross Cultural Center for Global Citizenship and co-sponsored by the Office of Alumni & Donor Engagement and Graduate Student Association, took place Saturday, Feb. 17. Nine awards were given out during the event.
02/22/24- INSPIRE, which stands for Interdisciplinary Networking, Science, Professionalism, Innovation, Research, and Education, is designed to create a dynamic environment for researchers of all levels, from junior faculty to graduate students and senior faculty. The next event will be Wednesday, Feb. 28, and feature Angela Spencer, covering topics related to best practices when synthesizing literature and pre-existing evidence.
02/22/24- SLU ITS is dedicated to the continuous improvement and the ensured business continuity of our foundational systems. To support these goals, a required maintenance weekend will occur for the Banner environment from 10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25.
02/22/24- Saint Louis University will honor the life and legacy of pioneering criminologist Norman A. White, Ph.D., with a lecture and reception on April 10, in Pere Marquette Hall from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
02/20/24- A snowstorm hit the Saint Louis University campus on Friday, Feb. 16. Photographer Sarah Conroy braved the elements and captured some images as snow fell on SLU.
02/20/24- Open Source with SLU is calling on all students to participate in a competition to create applications for SLU research labs using Raspberry Pi technology. The challenge comes with a $500 prize.
02/20/24- Saint Louis University faculty and staff can sign up for the Mental Health First Aid course to increase their awareness and knowledge about assisting someone in the SLU community with a mental health challenge. Training sessions are offered throughout the spring semester.
- University Core Hosting Talk on the Transformative Power of Text-Based Teaching: "Rescuing Socrates"
02/20/24- The directors of the University Core curriculum's Confluence Project invite SLU faculty, instructors, and community members to a talk by Roosevelt Montás, Ph.D., on Thursday, Feb. 29. He will present his recently published monograph, "Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation."
02/20/24- The Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX will release the annual required learning module for all returning students on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Students will receive access to the annual required training entitled "Sexual Assault Prevention: Healthy Relationships" in conjunction with software provider Vector Solutions.
02/16/24- In a move aimed at fostering creativity and innovation among Saint Louis University’s academic community, Information Technology Services (ITS) in collaboration with the Student Government Association (SGA) and Pius XII Memorial Library, announces the launch of a state-of-the-art recording studio on Monday, Feb. 26.
02/15/24- Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Roman Catholic Church, a season of renewal and a time when the SLU community is invited to deepen and strengthen its relationship with God in an intentional way. To mark the beginning of Lent, a number of Masses were held throughout the day across the Saint Louis University campus.
02/14/24- The Saint Louis University chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu inducted more than 140 new members, including undergraduate and graduate students and five honorary members. The ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 11, was held in the Wool Ballrooms of the Busch Student Center and welcomed a crowd of nearly 300 guests made up of inductees, friends, family, and university officials.
02/14/24- Members of the SLU community can help support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at Saint Louis University through a new crowdfunding campaign.
02/14/24- In 2016, the Saint Louis University Women's Commission established the Sister Shirley Kolmer Memorial Grant with endowed support from an anonymous Women's Commission member and the 1994 Woman of the Year award winner. The Sister Shirley Kolmer Memorial Grant's purpose is to support the Women's Commission's mission, which is to educate, enrich, and empower the women of Saint Louis University by providing funding for opportunities that foster their personal and professional development.
02/14/24- Since 1977, the Saint Louis University Women's Commission has selected outstanding University community members to be honored at an annual springtime luncheon. The honorees include administrators, faculty, staff and students who are recognized for their contributions, commitment and lives of service to the University and their community. Nominations are due Wednesday, Feb. 28.
02/13/24- Saint Louis University's Spring 2024 Wellness Day was Friday, Feb. 9. Students got the chance to participate in activities scheduled throughout the day. Check out some photos highlighting a few of the events around campus.
02/09/24- SLU Theatre and Dance will present "Scenes from A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry directed by Kathryn Bentley, on Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m. in the Mark Wilson Studio Theatre in Xavier Hall.
02/09/24- The Homecoming and Family Weekend planning committee is now accepting requests from those interested in hosting an event. Interest forms must be submitted by March 4. Notifications of event status will be sent by the week of April 8. All proposed events must submit a proposal, even if they have been hosted during Homecoming and Family Weekend in the past.
02/09/24- Saint Louis University's annual IronSLU triathlon kicks off Monday, Feb. 12. All current University students, faculty, staff, and members of the Simon Recreation Center are eligible to participate in the free six-week program to cover the distance of an Ironman triathlon.
02/09/24- Lent is a season of renewal and a time when Catholics and other Christians are invited to deepen and strengthen their relationship with God in an intentional way.
02/07/24- SLUMA's new exhibition, Legacy, opens Friday, March 1. There will be an opening reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
02/07/24- Whether their thunderous cheers reverberated off the walls of the West Pine Gym, Chaifetz Arena or one of the other designated home courts at St. Louis-area sports centers, one constant remains: Saint Louis University graduates know how to rally their teams. And on Feb. 24, they will have the chance to rumble again at the Alumni Fan Fest -- the biggest Billiken fan celebration of the year.
02/07/24- Volunteers are being sought for a research study led by Rana Jordan, a Public and Social Policy graduate student. Participation includes completing a 15-minute anonymous survey.
02/06/24- Jennifer Powers, Ph.D., Department of Plant and Microbiology at the University of Minnesota, will lead SLU faculty members in a discussion about bringing global perspectives into the STEM classroom and undergraduate research. The event will take place Tuesday, Feb. 13.
02/06/24- The opening reception of the Spring 2024 Student Art Exhibit, which will feature pieces from students enrolled in Studio Art courses in the current academic year, will be Friday, Feb. 16, starting at 4:30 p.m. This exhibit will be juried by Studio Art faculty.
02/06/24- Top industry experts, government leaders, and researchers will take part in talks and discussions at the 2024 IC-CAE Conference on Artificial Intelligence and National Security. The conference will be Tuesday, March 26, in the Busch Student Center.
02/06/24- There will be no undergraduate or graduate classes on Friday, Feb. 9, for the spring 2024 Wellness Day. A number of events have been planned on campus for members of the University community.
02/05/24- Professional Notes is a round-up of awards, presentations, papers, and other professional achievements of SLU faculty, staff members, and students.
02/02/24- Billiken Bounty is seeking donations of food and money and volunteers to help with an increase in visitors. In partnership with the Center for Social Action and the Dean of Students Office, Billiken Bounty is a safe place for those who need groceries to obtain them.
02/01/24- The Event Services department, in conjunction with the Office of the Provost, is implementing a new reservation process to equitably distribute space between various departments that would like to hold events during the Fall Welcome time period. The hope is that this new process will assist in allocating our finite resources to the numerous requests we receive.